Exam 1: Lecture 4: The Appalachian env. Flashcards
What is included in the “sociosphere” in the One Health model?
Culture, economics, religion, politics, social aspects, and other factors
What appalachain region is one of the unhealthiest regions in the nation?
Appalachian kentucky
What are the top four leading “causes” of death?
- Heart disease
- Cancer
- Cerebrovascular
- Chronic lower resp.
What are the top 4 contributing causes of death?
- Tobacco
- poor diet/inactivity
- alcohol
- microbial agents
According to epidemiological research, what are the specific health behaviors that contribute to Appalachia’s health disparities?
smoking, sedentary lifestyle, and diet
Describe the amount of medical professionals and distribution of health care in the appalachian region
The region as a whole does not contain a shortage of medical professionals; but it suffers from an uneven distribution of health care resources
Describe obesity in the appalachian region
It is one of the nation’s most obese regions as well as having higher rates of food insecurity
Describe mental health in the appalachian regions
They have higher rates of physchological distress, depression, and suicide relative to the rest of the nation
What type of farms are the most prominent in Appalachia?
Small farms
- Over 95% with <100 acres
- 60% with <50 acres
What kind of livestock is predominant in Appalachia compared nationally?
Cattle is prominent, compared to swine nationally
What two species make up 91% of large Appalachian farms?
Cattle and swine
About what percentage of vets in tennessee are over the age of 60?
18%
What mineral deficiency is prominent in the Appalachian mountain and coastal plains regions?
Copper
What is the most visible sign of a copper deficiency?
Change in hair color
What are the prominent clinical signs of lead poisoning in cattle?
GI and nervous system signs; signs appear in 24-48 hrs of exposure include ataxia, blindness, salivation, spastic twitching of eyelids, jaw champing, etc
What is an associated cause of lead poisoning in cattle?
Farming activities when used oil and battery disposal from machinery is handled improperly
What is the domestic species with the highest rate of rabies?
Cats at 53%
